collects one's thoughts

A form of collect one's thoughts — To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of collect one's thoughts
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